Accounts Payable Specialist

Robert Half • Houma, LA • 6d ago

Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing team within the energy and natural resources sector. Located in Houma, Louisiana, this contract opportunity is well suited for a detail-oriented individual who can manage invoice processing, payment activity, and expense reconciliation with accuracy and efficiency. The role will support day-to-day accounts payable operations while helping maintain organized financial records and timely vendor payments.

Responsibilities:

Process a high volume of vendor invoices, ensuring charges are coded correctly and entered accurately into the accounting system.

Review supporting documentation and assign appropriate general ledger codes for invoices, employee expenses, and payment requests.

Prepare and distribute payments through multiple methods, including ACH transactions and scheduled check runs.

Reconcile company credit card activity, verify receipts, and resolve discrepancies related to card charges and expense submissions.

Administer and review expense reports in Concur, confirming compliance with company policies and proper account allocation.

Maintain accurate accounts payable records in Sage 50 and assist with routine updates to vendor files and payment details.

Investigate invoice or payment variances by working with internal departments and external vendors to reach timely resolution.

Use Microsoft Excel to track payment status, organize reporting, and support month-end accounts payable close activities.

Requirements - Hands-on experience in accounts payable, including invoice entry, payment processing, and vendor support.

Strong knowledge of account coding principles and the ability to assign expenses accurately across ledger categories.

Experience handling ACH payments, check processing, and related disbursement procedures.

Background reconciling company credit card transactions and reviewing employee expense activity.

Familiarity with Concur Expense and Sage 50 or similar accounting and expense management platforms.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking, reconciliation, and financial data organization.

High attention to detail, dependable follow-through, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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